Production Supervisor

Victaulic; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cookeville, Tennessee. You will lead a team of skilled production and welding staff, owning throughput, quality, and safety on the floor.

You will collaborate with Production Managers, QA, Maintenance, and planning to keep the area running to standard and mentor a bench of talent. You will apply welding expertise, blueprint comprehension, and data-informed decision making to improve daily outcomes, while ensuring a safe, productive work

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication, with lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloys.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, check dimensions, and allocate resources effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong math skills and a mechanical mindset.
• Comfortable operating welding equipment and related manufacturing tools (e.g., cranes, cutting tools).
• Excellent communication and accountability, with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own core manufacturing KPIs for the area, including schedule adherence, throughput, FPY, and WIP.
• Use basic data analytics to spot trends and drive daily decisions and corrective actions.
• Provide day-to-day direction for welding and pipe-fit-up to meet quality and production goals.
• Offer technical guidance in welding methods and equipment use; review orders/drawings for accuracy.
• Own first-line quality, flag non-conformances, and coordinate with QA on weld standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment; submit maintenance requests.
• Drive continuous improvement through 5S/visual management and improvement events.
• Partner with planners to manage inventory and parts availability.
• Maintain a safe working environment; investigate injuries/incidents promptly.
• Present status and KPI updates to leadership; escalate issues as needed.
• Support development of direct reports, including growing Leads and conducting performance evaluations.

Skills

Arc welding processes

Blueprint reading

Leadership / supervision

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Qlik

Mendix

AI reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Production Supervisor

Cookeville, Tennessee

Full-Time (Exempt)

Operations

Not provided

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this role, you’ll own the floor — leading a team of skilled production and welding employees and taking accountability for the people, the numbers, and the day-to-day decisions that drive throughput, quality, and safety every shift. You’ll work closely with Production Managers, QA, Maintenance, and planning and materials teams to keep your area running to standard, develop the bench beneath you, and represent the heartbeat of the floor to leadership. This is an opportunity to lead where welding craftsmanship meets data-driven decision-making, with real ownership over your area’s performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Own the core manufacturing KPIs for your area — schedule adherence, daily attainment/throughput, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Work in Process (WIP) — and speak plainly to what’s driving the numbers.
• Use basic data analytics to spot trends and turn that insight into daily decisions and corrective action.
• Provide day-to-day direction for welding and pipe fit-up operations to meet quality and production goals.
• Offer technical guidance in welding methods, techniques, and equipment use, and review work orders and drawings for accuracy.
• Own first-line quality in your area — flag non-conformances, coordinate with QA on weld quality standards, and keep the area audit-ready.
• Evaluate equipment condition, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate with maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement — identify efficiency initiatives, maintain 5S/visual management standards, and participate in improvement events like FEM and summits.
• Partner with planners and materials teams to manage inventory and keep parts available.
• Assure a safe working environment; investigate and document workplace injuries and incidents promptly.
• Supervise hourly employees, monitor work habits, and apply the employee handbook and disciplinary process consistently.
• Present team status, KPI performance, and improvement updates clearly to leadership and peers, and elevate issues promptly.
• Support the development of direct reports — including growing a Lead to absorb daily execution tasks — and contribute to quarterly performance evaluations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon/stainless steel and alloy metals (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, check dimensions, and allocate resources effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong math skills and a mechanical mindset.
• Comfortable operating and understanding welding equipment and related manufacturing tools (e.g., cranes, cutting tools, molding presses).
• Clear communicator with leadership qualities, team spirit, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Comfortable working in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as a daily working tool.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on an active production floor, with PPE compliance required throughout the shift.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification.
• Working familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Qlik and Mendix for production and materials data.
• Comfort using AI-based tools to support reporting, analysis, and communication.
• Hands-on ability to perform or demonstrate core production and welding tasks alongside your team.

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resourcesInclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let’s Build a Better World Together.

victaulic.com/careers